{"id":1096,"date":"2017-03-09T10:18:54","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T10:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=1096"},"modified":"2024-08-16T13:37:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T18:37:12","slug":"hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC Energy Efficiency Pitfalls to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-avoid\/#4_Top_HVAC_Energy_Efficiency_Pitfalls_How_to_Avoid_Them\" >4 Top HVAC Energy Efficiency Pitfalls &amp; How to Avoid Them<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-avoid\/#1_Well-Meaning_but_Misguided_Energy_Saving_Attempts\" >1. Well-Meaning but Misguided Energy Saving Attempts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-avoid\/#2_Incorrectly-Sized_HVAC_Systems\" >2. Incorrectly-Sized HVAC Systems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-avoid\/#3_Overly_Tight_Home_Envelope\" >3. Overly Tight Home Envelope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-avoid\/#4_Incorrect_HVAC_System_Maintenance\" >4. Incorrect HVAC System Maintenance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-avoid\/#Contact_Our_HVAC_Energy_Efficiency_Experts_in_St_Louis\" >Contact Our HVAC Energy Efficiency Experts in St. Louis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-2.jpg\" alt=\"Improve HVAC Energy Efficiency in St. Louis\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1116\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the movement to be more &ldquo;green&rdquo; grows larger, people are placing more and more importance on their home&rsquo;s energy efficiency. Since heating and cooling often accounts for the largest portion of a home&rsquo;s energy bill, HVAC energy efficiency has become a big focus. All it takes is a quick Google search to find all sorts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-hvac-energy-efficiency-tips\/\">HVAC energy efficiency tips<\/a> and tricks from all around the web. However, many of these tips (while being well-intentioned) can actually hurt your HVAC energy efficiency!<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>To help our customers stay in the know and get the most out of their heating and cooling systems, our experts have compiled a list of HVAC energy efficiency pitfalls to avoid. Read on, and get in touch with us if you have questions or would like to schedule a consultation for how you can improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Top_HVAC_Energy_Efficiency_Pitfalls_How_to_Avoid_Them\"><\/span>4 Top HVAC Energy Efficiency Pitfalls &amp; How to Avoid Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Well-Meaning_but_Misguided_Energy_Saving_Attempts\"><\/span>1. Well-Meaning but Misguided Energy Saving Attempts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are often a number of steps that individuals may take to try to save on heating costs. For example, homeowners with fireplaces often try to increase HVAC energy efficiency by avoiding using the system as much as possible and using their fireplaces when the temperature starts to drop. While this feels like it should help, it can actually hurt HVAC energy efficiency as most of the heat produced from the fire will escape through the chimney. Additionally, fireplaces leave an exposed hole to the elements, allowing the cold to get in.<\/p>\n<p>Your best choice for HVAC energy efficiency is often to run your heater and use a fireplace damper to seal your fireplace off. You can also consider converting your fireplace to gas and\/or adding a blower that will direct heat produced by the fireplace into your home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Incorrectly-Sized_HVAC_Systems\"><\/span>2. Incorrectly-Sized HVAC Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-energy-efficiency-pitfalls-1.jpg\" alt=\"HVAC Energy Efficiency Pitfalls | St. Louis HVAC Tips\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1115\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes there is a misperception that installing a larger HVAC system will heat or cool a house faster or a smaller one will increase HVAC energy efficiency. This, however, is untrue. For every home, there is a proper HVAC system size that will provide optimum efficiency for heating, cooling, and energy use. The best way to find this optimal size is to consult with a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/services.html\">HVAC<\/a> company, such as Glamiche &amp; Sons.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Overly_Tight_Home_Envelope\"><\/span>3. Overly Tight Home Envelope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Common sense tells us that the tighter the home envelope, the better your house will maintain its temperature and keep out the elements, leading to improved HVAC energy efficiency. What people sometimes fail to consider is that a tight home envelope can also keep in pollutants, allergens, and other contaminants that can greatly reduce indoor air quality. This can lead to respiratory issues such as asthma and allergies as well as decrease efficiency of your system.<\/p>\n<p>If your home is new and very well sealed, you may want to consider adding an air filter to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/improve-indoor-air-quality-fight-colds-flu\/\">improve indoor air quality<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Incorrect_HVAC_System_Maintenance\"><\/span>4. Incorrect HVAC System Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One cannot stress enough the important of getting regular maintenance performed in order to ensure maximum HVAC energy efficiency. That said, finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/is-your-hvac-company-trustworthy\/\">trustworthy HVAC company<\/a> is of the utmost importance so you can feel confident that the work being done is up to par. Not only can incorrect maintenance result in reduced HVAC energy efficiency, it can also be dangerous to the health and safety of your family.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Our_HVAC_Energy_Efficiency_Experts_in_St_Louis\"><\/span>Contact Our HVAC Energy Efficiency Experts in St. Louis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in learning more about how to maximize your HVAC energy efficiency, call the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons in St. Louis today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the movement to be more &ldquo;green&rdquo; grows larger, people are placing more and more importance on their home&rsquo;s energy efficiency. Since heating and cooling often accounts for the largest portion of a home&rsquo;s energy bill, HVAC energy efficiency has become a big focus. All it takes is a quick Google search to find all sorts of HVAC energy efficiency tips and tricks from all around the web. 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